🍜 Kosoan (古桑庵)

Located in Jiyugaoka, Tokyo, this historical traditional house coffee shop feels like stepping back into the countryside as soon as you take off your shoes and enter. Inside, there is a beautifully maintained courtyard that makes you forget you are in the city. In this charming space, you can enjoy matcha served with wagashi (Japanese sweets) as well as coffee. Don't miss the Japanese desserts, such as the sweet made with a generous amount of fruit preserves and matcha shiratama (glutinous rice balls) served with red bean soup. This place now serves as both the home and café of a doll artist, where you can admire many of their works.

In a historically rich Japanese house, you can enjoy matcha and traditional Japanese sweets. Inside the tea room, there are decorations including dolls and antiques. The summer limited menu features shaved ice.